3B Scientific Decubitus Trainer

Nursing and medical students can learn about assessment, wound care and bandaging techniques for various stages of decubitus ulcers. This training can considerably improve standards in recognizing and taking care of decubitus in real patients.
 

The material of the decubitus trainer is flexible and can help provide realistic training in changing and putting on dressings and bandages, which form a considerable part of nursing and wound care.
 

The following decubitus stages are shown on the trainer:
 

Stage 1 Decubitus Ulcer

• Right greater trochanter area
• Redness is present but the skin is intact

Stage 2 Decubitus Ulcer

• Right buttocks area
• Superficial pressure injury with blisters and skin abrasions
• Partial skin loss is visible over the sacrum
• Epidermis shows damage extending into the dermis

Stage 3 Decubitus Ulcer

• Left lower area of the buttocks
• Loss of all skin layers with damage to the subcutaneous tissue
• Necrosis is evident by the black discoloration in the wound

Stage 4 Decubitus Ulcer

• Left sacral and greater trochanter area
• All skin layers and muscle fascia have been destroyed
• Necrotic areas are evident by black discoloration in the wound
• Muscles and bone are also damaged
• Underlying tendons, ligaments or joint structures may also be affected
• Various pocket formations are also seen

Includes:

• Carry case
• Three (3) year warranty

MFG# P15